Scooby-Tony Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hi my Names Tony and I own a Subaru forester s turbo, need help finding full suspension any help would be greatly received cheers in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 KYB shocks front>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-SUBARU-FORESTER-97-02-Protection-KIT-KYB-334189-190-/181943982910 rear>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-SUBARU-FORESTER-97-02-Protection-KIT-KYB-334191-334192-/181943999053 Suplex springs front>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-OE-Quality-Replacement-Front-Suspension-Coil-Spring-SUP032033-/141542632915 rear>http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-OE-Quality-Replacement-Rear-Suspension-Coil-Spring-SUP032034-/141542632909 Thats about £300 in parts but shocks are nice on uk roads, Suplex springs are better pricing than KYB as on over stock saleKYB have 2 year waranty on shocks. Pedders is another option & they do do slightly lowered sets if that your thing. I like KYBs & if being fussy when pairing with S turbo or XT models I like match the with custom springs from springcoil.co.uk, you can lower about 25mm on these kyb struts . thread with bit of strut info here> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby-Tony Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Cheers mate I did look on eBay but bit pricey the ones we found, will look now pal, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Those prices are about best you will get for what is decent branded quality parts, probably about 40% cheaper than average factor prices . You may find the KYB struts will combine postage saving a bit.Other options are optimal struts but I would take KYB every time at those prices . One thing to note is you will be about 10 to 15mm higher than standard turbo ride height because you using standard non SLS rear springs & matching front, you CAN NOT use the s-turbo rear springs as they only pair to SLS oem struts, if fussy on ride height use custom springcoil.co.uk springs (£200 roughly full car set) . What ever do will still handle way better than old dead struts & fatigued springs, springcoil is nice bonus if road/motorway car & fast driver & they can set spring rates & ride height to benefit your usage inc rear carry load/towing etc . They quite easy fit so if you handy with a spanner you can save few £ , brake line through rear strut bracket can be troublesome but not overly pricey make up new short hard-lines to wheel cylinder if needed, I would do set within 2.5 hours inc rear brake line if issue as rough guide. Working at home will be longer but it not unpleasant if plan it well & spray all fitting with release oil day or 2 in advance ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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